Cheers Mark. Although that spot doesn't have the panoramic views of the edge, it's still a nice spot looking at the Gates. It's also a bit more secluded and with a plentiful water supply on hand 🙂 Thanks for watching mate.👍😊
Cheers Stuart, the full English certainly hit the spot.🙂 Up until getting that pad, the lowest insulated priced pad that I'd seen was the Lighttour pad for around £100 quid. This Flux 7R pad for £65 quid is incredible value. As well as it being really warm, I also found it to be very comfortable and I had a cracking sleep on it. Thanks for watching mate.👍
What i meant to say...nice foggy camp Steve. Lots of people got the Vern 1. It looks bomb proof. Nice mod your mate did. I really must get my act into gear and go visit Kinder Gates for an overnighter. Loved the video as always mucker 👍
Thanks Paul. Yes that trekking pole hack that my mate uses, really strengthens the tent. It ain't going anywhere when it's setup like that.👍 Thanks for watching mate.🙂
Thanks Fraser. When I watch other people's camping videos, I can never understand why they use such small cups. It doesn't seem worth the effort.🙂 Thanks for watching mate.👍
Nice one, Steve, I love the fact that regardless of weather you still get out for a camp. I haven't felt inclined with the recent constant cloud and clag, I need views! When did you do this camp? If I had known you were in Glossop I would have like to have met up for a pint, maybe next time. Pico Lounge does do consistently good food, I'm not surprised you really enjoyed your breakfast there :😋
Cheers Bri. That camp in the video was last Saturday. Then I went back up Kinder last Wednesday for another camp and the conditions were exactly the same, lol.🙂 I was glad to film the results of your dry stone walling. It's still standing strong. Thanks for watching mate.👍
If the flux 7 is like my flux 5, the carry bag has a folding section in the bag which doubles the volume. Didn't see you inflate the bag so i can't comment on what you did. glad you found it comfortable. I may invest in one next year.
Cheers Cooper. From what you've mentioned the supplied pump sack sounds identical with regard to the folding section of the sack. I just found it a bit naff/small when compared to other pump sacks that I've used in the past with other pads. It reminded me of pissing through a gnats chuff (not that I've ever experienced that), so I ended up just blowing it up with my mouth to save time. Despite the pump sack issue, I still think that the pad is excellent when it comes to warmth & comfort, especially when you consider how much it costs, i.e. Who cares if blowing it up by mouth creates mould after 5 years? As long as it's on the inside I don't care, and if I did, for the price it costs, if it bothered me then I'd just buy a replacement.🙂 Thanks for watching mate and for taking the time to comment, I appreciate both.👍
Good camp Steve I wa close to there on bonfire nite 5th just past kinder downfall. was hoping to see some fireworks myself & had the same, could hear them but couldn't hear them.
Cheers Moz. The visibility always seems to be like that around bonfire time. If it isn't natural conditions then it's smoke in the air.🙂 Thanks for watching mate.👍
Quality view's on top of the plateau 😂 nevermind steve as long as you both had a good time that's the main thing beer's and a few chuckles. I do like the look of your alpkit tetri tent but I was looking at the alpkit viso 2 tent never had a tunnel tent before what's your thoughts on tunnel tents? And last but not least I can't believe you swapped the black pudding for another sausage😂 have a good one my friend great video 👍
Thanks Peter. I've never owned a 2 hoop tunnel tent, so I can't really comment. My only concern would be if the wind changed direction and hit the tent side on, then that tunnel part could be a weak spot? Dunno really mate?🙂
Cheers mate. I have camped in the Lakes & Wales in the past, but I don't have any current plans to do so at the moment, but also, I wouldn't rule it out. As you've mentioned those places have some stunning views. I tend to do all my camps in the Peak District. This is because besides from loving the place, especially the dark peak area, it's practically on my doorstep. I honestly never get bored of the place.🙂 Thanks for watching and for the comment, both are appreciated.👍
@Hengists_Wild_Camps if you do gonup there, I recommend the Kentmere round. Park in Kentmere, pick up the garburn road , follow the ridge up and camp on high street then back down the other side of ridge the next day, think it ticks off about 9 wainwrights
This truly captures the authentic Peak District vibe Steve! I’ve had the OEX Flux 7R mat sitting around for almost two months now and still haven’t taken it outside. Watching this has finally given me the nudge to get out there and try it out, along with my OEX Leviathan EV 900 sleeping bag. I do wonder if I’ll end up too warm, though-feels like it’s still pretty mild out there! What do you reckon?
Cheers mate.🙂 I took my Leviathan EV 900 out a couple of weeks back in similar temperatures, and used my ExPed R-5.2 mat with it. I ended up just in a T-shirt and boxers with the top part of the bag unzipped and thrown back, I was that warm. I imagine it being even warmer when using the OEX R-7.2 mat. On this trip I used my -3'C bag and also ended up stripped down again for sleeping due to the heat. Thanks for watching mate.👍
@ 😂 Sounds toasty! The Leviathan EV 900 sounds like a real beast in the cold. Combining it with the OEX Flux 7R might just turn the whole setup into a mobile sauna! I’ll go and check out your previous video 👍🏻
Its been pretty grim mate hasnt it? Good to see you are still getting out (are you ever not out?), and loving the tweaks to your kit. Ive often admired that waist bag (ooo matron!) and think I may dig out one of mine to give it a go to store my electricals and vid equipment which always cause a bit of a conundrum as they need to be readily accessed both when Im out but also when Im at home and need to check everything is charged. Brill!
Cheers Phil. That waist pouch is really handy for electricals, especially when pulling the camera out to film stuff. Although it's not an issue for the camera, with it being waterproof, my phone isn't, and subsequently, I wish that I'd bought a waterproof waist pouch, as I have to put my phone in a zip lock bag lol.🙂 Thanks for watching mate.👍
Cracking video pal, genuinely nice bloke 👍🏽 can I ask, are you pairing your mic 2 to an iPhone ? If so, are you using Blackmagic by any chance? Thanks again and keep creating pal 👍🏽
Cheers Jermaine for that nice comment.🙂 I'm pairing the Mic 2 with the DJI OSMO 4 Action Camera. However, as in the video, it sometimes looses its Bluetooth link with the camera and will refuse to pair again, only for the connection to sync again 10 mins later. Luckily, this doesn't happen too often.🙂 Thanks for watching mate.👍
Great camp Steve, watched whilst eating a takeaway cheers 🍺. What do you think of the Alpkit, now you have done a few camps in it? Do you prefer it over the Vango for build quality? Your breakfast looked amazing btw. Take care.
Cheers John. I really like the Tetri apart from the weight, lol. However for a 2 person sturdy tent, I don't think that the weight is too bad. I've also had some of my best camping sleeps in it. I'm inclined to believe that on a subconscious level, my brain relaxes knowing that the tent isn't going to get blown down.🙂 As far as comparing Alpkit's build quality to Vango's, I'd say that they were on par with each other. Thanks for watching mate.👍
Great camp Steve , very atmospheric 👍
Absolutely top bloke, top camp, top pub breakfast 🏕️😊👍
Cheers Dave. Those words coming from someone who I totally respect and hold in high esteem means a lot to me.🙂
Thanks for watching mate.👍
Cracking vid steve..
Good to see you demolish the breakfast mate!!
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Cheers mate. That grub was a great way to end the trip, it definitely filled me up.🙂
Thanks for watching.👍
Perfect Kinder Scout conditions there Steve. 🤣 Really enjoyed that video mate. I've not camped there. Another one to add to the list.
Cheers Mark. Although that spot doesn't have the panoramic views of the edge, it's still a nice spot looking at the Gates. It's also a bit more secluded and with a plentiful water supply on hand 🙂
Thanks for watching mate.👍😊
cracking video as always , that breakfast looked really nice , im going to have a look at that sleeping pad , looks decent
Cheers Stuart, the full English certainly hit the spot.🙂
Up until getting that pad, the lowest insulated priced pad that I'd seen was the Lighttour pad for around £100 quid. This Flux 7R pad for £65 quid is incredible value. As well as it being really warm, I also found it to be very comfortable and I had a cracking sleep on it.
Thanks for watching mate.👍
A nice foggy camp St
Cheers Paul.👍🙂
Evening Reddy 👍
Pale ale & a breakfast 😂
The breakfast of Kings John.🤣
What i meant to say...nice foggy camp Steve. Lots of people got the Vern 1. It looks bomb proof. Nice mod your mate did. I really must get my act into gear and go visit Kinder Gates for an overnighter. Loved the video as always mucker 👍
Thanks Paul. Yes that trekking pole hack that my mate uses, really strengthens the tent. It ain't going anywhere when it's setup like that.👍
Thanks for watching mate.🙂
Oh yes another great evenings viewing with Hengis wild camp.
Thanks Les.👍
Nice looking camp Steve sometimes is not always about the views but the taking part and getting out there and getting a great sleep under the stars
Thanks Vaughan. You're spot on with that comment mate.🙂
Cheers for watching.👍
@ nice to see u in my home county
Great film sir 😊. Vern tent looks solid, do like the cup of yours. It's bit like half a bucket old chap😆🫡🇬🇧
Thanks Fraser. When I watch other people's camping videos, I can never understand why they use such small cups. It doesn't seem worth the effort.🙂
Thanks for watching mate.👍
Nice atmospheric camp that Steve 👌🏻 I like the look of that Vern tent, the pole geometry is the same as my old Vango Chinook 200, very sturdy design.
Cheers Wolfie. Yes the Vern is a nice tent, and with that trekking pole hack that my mate used, it's rock solid.👍
top vid as per
Nice one, Steve, I love the fact that regardless of weather you still get out for a camp. I haven't felt inclined with the recent constant cloud and clag, I need views! When did you do this camp? If I had known you were in Glossop I would have like to have met up for a pint, maybe next time. Pico Lounge does do consistently good food, I'm not surprised you really enjoyed your breakfast there :😋
Cheers Bri. That camp in the video was last Saturday. Then I went back up Kinder last Wednesday for another camp and the conditions were exactly the same, lol.🙂
I was glad to film the results of your dry stone walling. It's still standing strong.
Thanks for watching mate.👍
Awesome
Thanks for watching mate.👍🙂
If the flux 7 is like my flux 5, the carry bag has a folding section in the bag which doubles the volume. Didn't see you inflate the bag so i can't comment on what you did. glad you found it comfortable. I may invest in one next year.
Cheers Cooper. From what you've mentioned the supplied pump sack sounds identical with regard to the folding section of the sack. I just found it a bit naff/small when compared to other pump sacks that I've used in the past with other pads. It reminded me of pissing through a gnats chuff (not that I've ever experienced that), so I ended up just blowing it up with my mouth to save time.
Despite the pump sack issue, I still think that the pad is excellent when it comes to warmth & comfort, especially when you consider how much it costs, i.e. Who cares if blowing it up by mouth creates mould after 5 years? As long as it's on the inside I don't care, and if I did, for the price it costs, if it bothered me then I'd just buy a replacement.🙂
Thanks for watching mate and for taking the time to comment, I appreciate both.👍
nice and claggy up the peak district steve just like everytime i go hiking up there 🤣🤣🤣
Cheers Steven. It does make everything seem different when it's like that. Thanks for watching mate.👍
Good camp Steve I wa close to there on bonfire nite 5th just past kinder downfall.
was hoping to see some fireworks myself & had the same, could hear them but couldn't hear them.
Cheers Moz. The visibility always seems to be like that around bonfire time. If it isn't natural conditions then it's smoke in the air.🙂
Thanks for watching mate.👍
Quality view's on top of the plateau 😂 nevermind steve as long as you both had a good time that's the main thing beer's and a few chuckles. I do like the look of your alpkit tetri tent but I was looking at the alpkit viso 2 tent never had a tunnel tent before what's your thoughts on tunnel tents? And last but not least I can't believe you swapped the black pudding for another sausage😂 have a good one my friend great video 👍
Thanks Peter. I've never owned a 2 hoop tunnel tent, so I can't really comment. My only concern would be if the wind changed direction and hit the tent side on, then that tunnel part could be a weak spot? Dunno really mate?🙂
@Hengists_Wild_Camps Fair comment my friend can't wait for nxt video 👌 👍
Good watch as ever mate. Any plans for you camping in the lakes or snowdonia soon? The views from on top are on another level
Cheers mate. I have camped in the Lakes & Wales in the past, but I don't have any current plans to do so at the moment, but also, I wouldn't rule it out. As you've mentioned those places have some stunning views.
I tend to do all my camps in the Peak District. This is because besides from loving the place, especially the dark peak area, it's practically on my doorstep. I honestly never get bored of the place.🙂
Thanks for watching and for the comment, both are appreciated.👍
@Hengists_Wild_Camps if you do gonup there, I recommend the Kentmere round. Park in Kentmere, pick up the garburn road , follow the ridge up and camp on high street then back down the other side of ridge the next day, think it ticks off about 9 wainwrights
This truly captures the authentic Peak District vibe Steve!
I’ve had the OEX Flux 7R mat sitting around for almost two months now and still haven’t taken it outside.
Watching this has finally given me the nudge to get out there and try it out, along with my OEX Leviathan EV 900 sleeping bag. I do wonder if I’ll end up too warm, though-feels like it’s still pretty mild out there!
What do you reckon?
Cheers mate.🙂
I took my Leviathan EV 900 out a couple of weeks back in similar temperatures, and used my ExPed R-5.2 mat with it. I ended up just in a T-shirt and boxers with the top part of the bag unzipped and thrown back, I was that warm. I imagine it being even warmer when using the OEX R-7.2 mat. On this trip I used my -3'C bag and also ended up stripped down again for sleeping due to the heat.
Thanks for watching mate.👍
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😂 Sounds toasty!
The Leviathan EV 900 sounds like a real beast in the cold. Combining it with the OEX Flux 7R might just turn the whole setup into a mobile sauna!
I’ll go and check out your previous video 👍🏻
Its been pretty grim mate hasnt it? Good to see you are still getting out (are you ever not out?), and loving the tweaks to your kit. Ive often admired that waist bag (ooo matron!) and think I may dig out one of mine to give it a go to store my electricals and vid equipment which always cause a bit of a conundrum as they need to be readily accessed both when Im out but also when Im at home and need to check everything is charged. Brill!
Cheers Phil.
That waist pouch is really handy for electricals, especially when pulling the camera out to film stuff. Although it's not an issue for the camera, with it being waterproof, my phone isn't, and subsequently, I wish that I'd bought a waterproof waist pouch, as I have to put my phone in a zip lock bag lol.🙂
Thanks for watching mate.👍
@@Hengists_Wild_Camps Youve started a quest, Ive honestly had five delivered by Amazon already, four are going back!
Cracking video pal, genuinely nice bloke 👍🏽 can I ask, are you pairing your mic 2 to an iPhone ? If so, are you using Blackmagic by any chance? Thanks again and keep creating pal 👍🏽
Cheers Jermaine for that nice comment.🙂
I'm pairing the Mic 2 with the DJI OSMO 4 Action Camera. However, as in the video, it sometimes looses its Bluetooth link with the camera and will refuse to pair again, only for the connection to sync again 10 mins later. Luckily, this doesn't happen too often.🙂
Thanks for watching mate.👍
@ awesome pal thank you, and thanks for taking the time out to actually reply…many don’t. Keep it up 👍🏽
Another great video . I do love that spot on Kinder River, the only downside being no views but like you said didn't matter that day 😂. 👍🥾🎒🏕
Cheers Maxine. It's a great spot for seclusion, and it's also handy for grabbing some water, lol 🙂
Thanks for watching.👍
Great camp Steve, watched whilst eating a takeaway cheers 🍺.
What do you think of the Alpkit, now you have done a few camps in it?
Do you prefer it over the Vango for build quality?
Your breakfast looked amazing btw.
Take care.
Cheers John. I really like the Tetri apart from the weight, lol. However for a 2 person sturdy tent, I don't think that the weight is too bad. I've also had some of my best camping sleeps in it. I'm inclined to believe that on a subconscious level, my brain relaxes knowing that the tent isn't going to get blown down.🙂
As far as comparing Alpkit's build quality to Vango's, I'd say that they were on par with each other.
Thanks for watching mate.👍
I don't get the echo and the bunnymen comment?
I think Ian McCulloch and Dan Durston were in a band together before he got into tents
It's a line of Rik's from The Young One's Phil.🙂
@@GH02-o_o🤣🤣🤣
@@Hengists_Wild_Camps You see I could have asked Google, but "Ask Hengist" is way cooler! 🙂
yea the microphone next time it does it just hit the record button on the mic and then sync it up loater in post :) i know maybe annoying
Cheers for the advice Michael, and thanks for watching mate.👍